South Australian Numbered Acts

HEALTH CARE ACT 2008 (NO 3 OF 2008) - SECT 13

13—4-yearly report

        (1)         HPC must, on a 4-yearly basis, furnish to the Minister a report that assesses the health of South Australians and changes in health outcomes over the reporting period.

        (2)         The report must—

            (a)         identify significant trends in the health status of South Australians and consider future priorities for the health system having regard to trends in health outcomes, including trends that relate to particular illnesses or population groups; and

            (b)         review the performance of the various health systems established within the State in achieving the objects of this Act; and

            (c)         identify any other significant issues considered relevant by HPC; and

            (d)         conform with any requirements of the Minister as to the form of the report and other matters to be addressed by the report.

        (3)         The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament.

        (4)         The Minister must, within 6 months after receipt of a report under this section, cause a formal response to the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament.

        (5)         The first report under this section must be completed by a day to be fixed by the regulations.